Nerve sonography in the diagnostic evaluation of primary and secondary carpal tunnel syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis.

Background And Purpose: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy and extra-articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, in patients with RA, it is not always possible to clinically distinguish an actual CTS from other RA-based complaints.

Methods: We evaluated the diagnostic role of nerve ultrasound (NUS) as supportive tool in the diagnostic process of CTS in patients with RA and tried to provide etiological clarification in cases of secondary CTS.

Neuromuscular ultrasound standardized scanning techniques and protocols: Expert panel recommendations.

Neuromuscular ultrasound has become an integral part of the diagnostic workup of neuromuscular disorders at many centers. Despite its growing utility, uniform standard scanning techniques do not currently exist. Scanning approaches for similar diseases vary in the literature creating heterogeneity in the studies as reported in several meta-analysis.

Virtual neuromuscular ultrasound courses during COVID-19 pandemic: Leveraging technology to enhance learning opportunities.

Introduction/aims: Hands-on supervised training is essential for learning diagnostic ultrasound. Unfortunately, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to suspension of in-person training courses. As a result, many hands-on training courses were converted into virtual courses during the pandemic.

Neuromuscular ultrasound competency assessment: Consensus-based survey.

Neuromuscular ultrasound is a rapidly evolving specialty with direct application for patient care. Competency assessment is an essential standard needed to ensure quality for practitioners, particularly for those newly acquiring skills with the technique. Our aim was to survey experts' opinions regarding physician competency assessment of neuromuscular ultrasound and to identify minimal competency of knowledge and skills.